Synopsis
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
Key facts
Original language
English
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
London, England
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1973 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1973 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1972 generic
- National Board of Review 1972 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Ruling Class | |
| Alternate title | Der Unheimliche Dr. Herder | |
| Alternate title | Dieu est mon droit |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
